Sony DAV-HDX266, DAV-HDX267W Operating Instruction

2-895-959-12(1)

DVD Home Theatre System

Operating Instructions

*DAV-HDX265/HDX267W only

DAV-HDX265/HDX266/HDX267W

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire, or the like.

For the customers in the U.S.A

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous

voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to

the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear exterior of the control unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DAV-HDX265/DAV-HDX266/DAVHDX267W

Serial No.______________

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (aerial).

– Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing Sony DVD Home Theatre System. Before operating this system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This marking is located on the rear exterior.

Precautions

On power sources

• AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at

the qualified service shop.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power

source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Install this system so that the AC power cord (mains)

can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

Table of Contents

Welcome!................................................3

About This Manual .................................6

This System Can Play the Following

Discs .................................................7

Getting Started – BASIC –

Step 1: Connecting the System and

TV..............................................10

Step 2: Positioning the System ...14 Step 3: Performing the Quick

Setup ........................................15

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

Turning off the Demonstration .............18

Installing the Speakers on a Wall..........19

Connecting the TV (Advanced)............20

Connecting Other Components............. 24

Basic Operations

Playing Discs.................................26

Enjoying the Radio or Other

Components ............................28

Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All

Speakers ..................................29

Selecting the Movie or Music

Mode.........................................29

Sound Adjustments

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound

Field................................................30

Various Functions for Playing Discs

Searching for a Particular Point on

a Disc ..............................................32

(Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze

Frame) Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/

Scene, etc........................................33

Searching by Scene ...............................34

(Picture Navigation) Resuming Playback from the Point Where

You Stopped the Disc .....................34

(Resume Play)

Creating Your Own Program................ 35

(Program Play)

Playing in Random Order..................... 37

(Shuffle Play)

Playing Repeatedly............................... 38

(Repeat Play)

Using the DVD’s Menu........................ 39

Changing the Sound ............................. 39

Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST]

on a DVD-R/DVD-RW.................. 41

Viewing Information About the Disc... 42

Changing the Angles ............................ 44

Displaying the Subtitles........................ 45

Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture

and Sound....................................... 45

(A/V SYNC) About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG

Image Files ..................................... 46

Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with

MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image

Files ................................................ 48

Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a

Slide Show with Sound.................. 50

Enjoying DivX® Videos ...................... 52

(Except for United Kingdom and

North American models) Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

(Ver.2.0) ......................................... 54

(PBC Playback)

Tuner Functions

Presetting Radio Stations...................... 55

Listening to the Radio .......................... 56

Other Operations

Controlling the TV with the Supplied

Remote ........................................... 58

Using the THEATRE SYNC

Function.......................................... 58

Using the Sound Effect......................... 59

Using the Sleep Timer .......................... 60

Changing the Brightness of the Front

Panel Display.................................. 60

Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

Adapter........................................... 61

Deactivating the Buttons on the Unit ... 62

(Child Lock)

Advanced Settings and Adjustments

Locking Discs .......................................63

(CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)

Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a

Room ..............................................66

(SPEAKER FORMATION)

Calibrating the Appropriate Settings

Automatically .................................68

(AUTO CALIBRATION)

Using the Setup Display........................70

Setting the Display or Sound Track

Language ........................................72

[LANGUAGE SETUP]

Settings for the Display.........................72

[SCREEN SETUP]

Custom Settings ....................................74

[CUSTOM SETUP]

Settings for the Speakers.......................76

[SPEAKER SETUP]

Returning to the Default Settings.......... 78

Additional Information

Precautions............................................79

Notes about the Discs............................80

Troubleshooting....................................80

Self-diagnosis Function ........................84

(When letters/numbers appear in

the display)

Specifications........................................85

Glossary ................................................87

Language Code List..............................91

Index to Parts and Controls...................92

Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 95

DVD Setup Display List .......................98

System Menu List .................................99

Index ...................................................100

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual describe the

controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

• The instructions in this manual are for DAV-

HDX265, DAV-HDX266, and DAVHDX267W. DAV-HDX265 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DAV-HDX265 only.”

• The Control Menu items may vary depending

on the area.

• “DVD” may be used as a general term for

DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.

• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for

North American models.

• The following symbols are used in this

manual.

Symbol Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in video mode, and DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs

Functions available for DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs or CDRs/CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format)

Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) containing MP3 JPEG image files, and DivX video files

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) containing MP3 JPEG image files, and DivX video files

audio tracks,

2)3)4)

MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

Except for United Kingdom and North American

models.

DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc.

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

This System Can Play the

Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW/ DVD-R

DVD+RW/ DVD+R

VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and

2.0 discs)/ Audio CD

CD-RW/CD-R (audio data) (MP3 files) (JPEG files)

“DVD-RW,” “DVD+RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.

Note about CDs/DVDs

The system can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats:

– audio CD format

– VIDEO CD format

– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and

DivX video files* of format conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet

Disc logo

The system can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following formats:

– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and

DivX video files* of format conforming to UDF (Universal Disc Format)

* Except for United Kingdom and North American

models.

Example of discs that the system cannot play

The system cannot play the following discs:

• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the formats listed on page 7

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD Audios

• Super Audio CD

• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files*

* Except for United Kingdom and North American

models.

• DVD-RAMs

Also, the system cannot play the following discs:

• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code (page 8, 89)

• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart)

• A disc with paper or stickers on it

• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape or a sticker still left on it

Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/ DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW

In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVDRW/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case,

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view the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

About Multi Session CD

• This system can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is contained in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

• This system can play Multi Session CDs when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

• If audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back.

Region code

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be given even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

Note about playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Be sure to read the operating instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

** Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.

Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code.

DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this

ALL

system.

Getting Started – BASIC –

See Unpacking in Specifications, page 85.

Inserting batteries into the remote

You can control the system using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the unit.

Note

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Attaching the foot pads to the subwoofer

Attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom of the subwoofer to stabilize the subwoofer and prevent it from slipping.

Getting Started – BASIC –

Step 1: Connecting the System and TV

The following is the basic connection of the unit to the speakers and TV. For other TV connections, see page 20. For other component connection, see page 24. To accept progressive signals, see page 22. To change the color system (PAL or NTSC), see page 13.

Refer to the connection diagram below, and read the additional information from 1 to 4 on the following pages.

Front speaker (R)

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AC power cord (mains lead)

CENTER WOOFER

SPEAKER

FRONT R

FRONT L SUR R SUR L

Center speaker

SPEAKER

(DVD ONLY)

DIR-TC1

OUT

AM loop antenna (aerial)

YPB/CBPR/C

S VIDEO

DMPORT

MONITOR OUT

(DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

(DVD ONLY)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

Front speaker (L)

RLAUDIO IN

FM 75

TV/VIDEO

ANTENNA

FM wire antenna (aerial)

COAXIAL

Surround speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Surround speaker (L)

:Signal flow

• When you install the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX267W only) in the DIR-TC1 slot, you can enjoy wireless performance. For details, see “Connecting Other Components” (page 24) and the operating instructions of the WAHT-SD1.

1 Connecting the Speakers

Required cords

The connector and color tube of the speaker cords are the same color as the label of the jacks to be connected.

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To the SPEAKER jack

Note

• Do not catch the speaker cord insulation in the SPEAKER jack.

Color tube

(+)

(–)

To avoid short-circuiting the speakers

Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage the system. To prevent this, be sure to follow these precautions when connecting the speakers. Make sure the bare wire of each speaker cord does not touch another speaker terminal or the bare wire of another speaker cord, such as shown below.

Stripped speaker cord is touching another speaker terminal.

Stripped cords are touching each other due to excessive removal of insulation.

After connecting all the components, speakers, and AC power cord (mains lead), output a test tone to check that all the speakers are connected correctly. For details on outputting a test tone, see page 77. If no sound is heard from a speaker while outputting a test tone, or a test tone is output from a speaker other than the one currently displayed on the Setup Display, the speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens, check the speaker connection again.

Note

• Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: 3 to 3, and # to #. If the cords are reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be distorted.

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2 Connecting the TV

Required cords

A Video cord

Yellow

B Audio cord (not supplied)

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

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• When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “Dolby Pro Logic,” “Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE,” or “Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC” sound field (page 30).

3 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)

To connect the AM loop antenna (aerial)

The shape and the length of the antenna (aerial) is designed to receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the antenna (aerial).

1 Remove only the loop part from the plastic stand. 2 Set up the AM loop antenna (aerial).

3 Connect the cords to the AM antenna (aerial) terminals.

Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either terminal.

Note

• Do not place the AM loop antenna (aerial) near the unit or other AV equipment, as noise may result.

• Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna (aerial) for best AM broadcast sound.

Insert the cord pushing down the terminal clamp.

Insert until this part.

4 Make sure the AM loop antenna (aerial) is connected firmly by pulling softly.

To connect the FM wire antenna (aerial)

Connect the FM wire antenna (aerial) to the FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack.

FM wire antenna (aerial) (supplied)

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FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack

Note

• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna (aerial).

• After connecting the FM wire antenna (aerial), keep it as horizontal as possible.

• If you have poor FM reception, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM antenna (aerial) as shown below.

Unit

Outdoor FM antenna (aerial)

FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack

4 Connecting the AC power cord (mains lead)

Before connecting the AC power cord (mains lead) of this unit to a wall outlet (mains), connect the speakers to the unit.

Changing the color system (PAL or NTSC)

(Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only)

Depending on the TV to be connected, you may be required to select either PAL or NTSC for the color system. The initial setting of the system for Australian and Middle Eastern models is PAL. The initial setting of the system for Asian models is NTSC.

To change the color system

1 Turn off the system by pressing "/1. 2 Turn on the system by pressing "/1 while pressing X on the unit.

Each time you perform this operation, the color system toggles between PAL and NTSC. “NTSC” lights up in the front panel display when the color system is set to NTSC.

Step 2: Positioning the System

Positioning the speakers

For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this system allows you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B)

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and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer (C) to the listening position. The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to

7.0 meters (3 to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position.

Place speakers as illustrated below.

• When you change the positions of the speakers, it is recommended that you change the settings. For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 66) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 68).

Note

• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.

• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:

– Extremely hot or cold

– Dusty or dirty

– Very humid

– Subject to vibrations

– Subject to direct sunlight

• When cleaning, use a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth for glasses.

• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

Step 3: Performing the

Quick Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the system.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

PORTUGUESE

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"/1

C/X/x/c,

DISPLAY

1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press [/1.

Note

• Disconnect the headphones when you perform

the Quick Setup. You cannot operate steps after 11 with the headphones connected.

• Make sure that the function is set to “DVD”

(page 26).

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so

that the signal from the system appears on the TV screen.

[Press [ENTER] to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of the TV screen. If this message does not appear, recall the Quick Setup display (page 17) and perform again.

4 Press without inserting a disc.

The Setup Display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears.

5 Press X/x to select a language.

The system displays the menu and subtitles in the selected language.

6 Press .

The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.

SCREEN SETUP

TV TYPE:

YCBCR/RGB (HDMI): SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: BLACK LEVEL: BLACK LEVEL

4:3 OUTPUT:

(COMPONENT OUT)

4:3 LETTER BOX

16:9 16:9

4:3 PAN SCAN

OFF

FULL

7 Press X/x to select the setting that

matches your TV type.

x If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode

[16:9] (page 72)

x If you have a 4:3 standard TV

[4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN] (page 72)

8 Press .

The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears.

9 Press C/c to select the speaker

formation image as the speakers are actually positioned.

For details, see “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 66).

SPEAKER FORMATION

STANDARD

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Note

• When the wireless kit WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX267W only) is installed, [STANDARD (WIRELESS)] appears instead.

10 Press . 11 Connect the calibration mic to the

A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel and press X/x to select [YES].

Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not supplied). The front of each speaker should face the calibration

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mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. Be quiet during the measurement.

AUDIO IN / A.CAL MIC

12 Press .

AUTO CALIBRATION

Connect calibration mic. Start measurement?

YES NO

Auto Calibration starts.

Note

• Loud test sound is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. You cannot turn the volume down. Give consideration to children and neighbor.

• Avoid being in the measurement area and making noise during the measurement (which takes about 3 minutes), as it may interfere with measurement.

13 Unplug the calibration mic and press C/

c to select [YES].

Calibration mic

Measurement complete.

FRONT L : FRONT R : CENTER : SUBWOOFER : SURROUND L : SURROUND R : If OK, unplug calibration mic and select “YES”.

Note

• The environment of the room in which the system is installed may affect measurements.

• If measurement fails, follow the message then retry [AUTO CALIBRATION].

• When you select [SECOND ROOM] for [SPEAKER FORMATION], measurement of [SURROUND L] and [SURROUND R] is not displayed.

YES

YES YES NONE YES NONE NONE

14 Press .

Quick Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete.

To quit the Quick Setup

Press DISPLAY in any Step.

• If you change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. See “Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room” (page 66) and “Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically” (page 68).

• If you want to change any of the settings, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 70).

To recall the Quick Setup display

1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in

stop mode.

The Control Menu display appears.

2 Press X/x to select [SETUP], then

press .

The options for [SETUP] appear.

)

1 2 ( 2 7

)

BNR

1 8 ( 3 4

QUICK

QUICK CUSTOM RESET

0 : 0 0 : 0 2

DVD VIDEO

3 Press X/x to select [QUICK], then press .

The Quick Setup display appears.

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Getting Started – ADVANCED –

Turning off the Demonstration

"/1

SYSTEM MENU

X/x/c,

After connecting the AC power cord (mains lead), the demonstration appears in the front panel display. When you press "/1 on the remote, the demonstration turns off.

Setting the demonstration mode to on/off

1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until “DEMO”

appears in the front panel display, then press or c.

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• “DEMO ON” mode to on.

• “DEMO OFF”: sets the demonstration mode to off.

: sets the demonstration

4 Press .

The setting is made.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

Note

• When you press "/1 on the unit, the demonstration

does not turn off.

• When you set the demonstration mode in the system menu to on, the demonstration does not turn off even though you press "/1 on the remote. To turn off the demonstration, set the demonstration mode to off, then press "/1 on the remote. When the demonstration mode is set to off, the system saves power in standby mode.

• If the system is at its factory default settings (ex. after performing “COLD RESET” (page 78)), you can turn off the demonstration simply by pressing "/1 on the remote. Otherwise, to stop the demonstration, you need to set “DEMO” to “DEMO OFF.”

Installing the Speakers on a Wall

For the other speakers

You can use the speakers by installing on the wall.

Installing the speakers on a wall

1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are

suitable for the hole on the back of each speaker. See the illustrations below.

4 mm (

/32 inch)

30 mm (1 3/16 inches)

4.6 mm

/16 inch)

(

10 mm

/32 inch)

(

Hole on the back of the speaker

2 Fasten the screws to the wall.

For the center speaker

160 mm

/16 inches)

7 to 9 mm

/32 to 3/8

inch

(

)

6 to 9 mm

/4 to 3/8

inch

(

)

3 Hang the speakers on the screws.

4.6 mm

/16 inch)

(

10 mm

/32 inch)

(

Rear of speaker

Note

• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plaster board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall. Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied.

• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used.

• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

Connecting the TV (Advanced)

Sends the played back DVD image to the connected TV. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose connection method A, B, C, or D. Picture quality improves in order from A (standard) to D (HDMI).

TV with HDMI* IN jack

To HDMI* OUT

S VIDEO

CENTER WOOFER

SPEAKER

PB/CB

PR/CR

TV with COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks

DIR-TC1

YPB/CBPR/C

FRONT R

FRONT L SUR R SUR L

SPEAKER

To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

(DVD ONLY)

OUT

(DVD ONLY)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

DMPORT

TV with VIDEO IN jack TV with S VIDEO IN jack

MONITOR OUT

S VIDEO

(DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

To VIDEO

RLAUDIO IN

TV/VIDEO

FM 75

ANTENNA

COAXIAL

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* HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)

The system incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI

) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

A To connect to a TV with the VIDEO IN jack

Connect the video cord.

Yellow

B To connect to a TV with the S VIDEO IN jack

Connect an S video cord (not supplied). To use the S video jack instead of the video jack, your TV monitor must also be connected via an S video jack. S video signals are on a separate bus from the video signals and will not be output through the video jack.

C To connect to a TV with the COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks

Connect a component video cord (not supplied). To use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y, PB/ C

B, PR/CR) instead of the video jack, your TV monitor must be equipped with via COMPONENT

VIDEO IN jacks (Y, P

B/CB, PR/CR). If your TV accepts progressive format signals, you must use this

connection and set the output channel of the system to progressive format (page 22).

Green Blue Red

D To connect to a TV with the HDMI (high-definition multimedia

interface)/DVI (digital visual interface) IN jack

Use a certified HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) cord (not supplied) to enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack.

To connect to a TV with DVI (digital visual interface) input

Use an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) converter cord (not supplied) with an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)-DVI (digital visual interface) adaptor (not supplied). The DVI (digital visual interface) jack will not accept any audio signals. Furthermore, you cannot connect the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack to DVI (digital visual interface) jacks that are not HDCP (high-bandwidth digital content protection) compliant (e.g., DVI (digital visual interface) jacks on the computer displays).

To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT (highdefinition multimedia interface out) jack

When you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cord, selects the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack. For details, refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV/projector, etc.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD.”

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continue

2 Press VIDEO FORMAT.

The current type of video signals appears in the front panel display. Each time you press VIDEO FORMAT, the display changes as follows:

t 720 × 480p*

1280 × 720p*

720

× 480p*

1920

× 1080i*

• “720

× 480p*”: Sends 720 × 480p video signals.**

• “1280 × 720p*”: Sends 1280 × 720p video signals.

• “1920

× 1080i*”: Sends 1920 × 1080i video signals.

*i: interlace, p: progressive

**Depending on the country, [720 × 576p] may appear.

Note

• When the HDMI indicator on the front panel lights up, images other than [720 × 480p] or [720 × 576p] are stretched vertically.

When connecting to a standard 4:3 screen TV

Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 72.

Does your TV accept progressive signals?

Progressive is the method for displaying TV images which reduces flickering, and sharpens the image. To display using this method, you need to connect to a TV that accepts progressive signals.

FUNCTION

VIDEO FORMAT

“PROGRE” lights up in the front panel display when the system outputs progressive signals.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “DVD.”

2 Press VIDEO FORMAT.

The current signal appears in the front panel display. Each time you press VIDEO FORMAT, the display changes as follows:

t NORMAL (INTERLACE)

PROGRESSIVE

x NORMAL (INTERLACE)

Select this setting when:

– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,

– your TV is connected to jacks other than the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (MONITOR

OUT (VIDEO/S VIDEO)).

x PROGRESSIVE

Select this setting when:

– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,

– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Normally select this under the above condition. This automatically detects the software type, and selects the appropriate conversion method.

Note that the picture will not be clear or no picture will appear if you select these settings when either of the above conditions are not met.

Note

• When you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cord during the system is set to “NORMAL (INTERLACE),” the system is set to “PROGRESSIVE” automatically.

• When you connect the unit and the TV with the HDMI cord, VIDEO FORMAT is used for selecting the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. For details, see “To select the type of video signal output from the HDMI OUT (high-definition multimedia interface out) jack” (page 21).

About DVD software types and the conversion method

DVD software can be divided into 2 types: film-based software and video-based software. Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Film-based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both video and film. In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in progressive format, the progressive signals need to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching.

Note

• When you play video-based software in progressive signal format, sections of some types of images may appear unnatural due to the conversion process when output through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Even though you set to “PROGRESSIVE,” images from the MONITOR OUT (VIDEO or S VIDEO) jack are unaffected as they are output in the interlace format.

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

Connecting Other Components

You can enjoy sound using the speakers of this system by connecting the AUDIO OUT jacks of another component. For video connection of other components, connect directly to the TV.

DIR-TC1 slot for the WAHT-SD1Screws*

CENTER WOOFER

SPEAKER

FRONT R

FRONT L SUR R SUR L

SPEAKER

DIR-TC1

YPB/CBPR/C

(DVD ONLY)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

OUT

(DVD ONLY)

To DMPORT jack

DMPORT

MONITOR OUT

S VIDEO

(DVD ONLY)

VIDEO

RLAUDIO IN

TV/VIDEO

FM 75

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

To TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN)

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

AUDIO

OUT

VCR, digital satellite receiver or PlayStation, etc.

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* CAUTION

Please do not remove the screws before installing the WAHT-SD1.

To connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of other components to the TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN) jacks of this unit

Connect the VCR or other components to the TV/VIDEO (AUDIO IN) jacks using the audio cord (not supplied). When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded sleeves to the appropriate jacks on the components.

White (L/audio)

Red (R/audio)

To connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter

Connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter (not supplied) to the DMPORT jack. For details of the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter, see “Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT Adapter” (page 61).

To listen to the portable audio source sound through the system

Connect the audio output jacks of the portable audio source to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel of the unit with the stereo mini-plug cord (not supplied).

• When listening to MP3 format recordings using a portable audio source, you can enhance the sound. Press FUNCTION to select “AUDIO.” Connect the portable audio source. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until “A.F.D. STD” appears in the front panel display. To cancel, select other than “A.F.D. STD.”

Wireless system option

When you install the WAHT-SD1 (supplied with DAV-HDX267W only) in the DIR-TC1 slot, you can enjoy wireless performance by transmission of the sound to the surround speakers. For details, see the operating instructions of the WAHT-SD1.

Note

• Be sure to make connections securely to avoid hum and noise.

• When you connect another component with a volume control, turn up the volume of the other components to a level where sound is not distorted.

Getting Started – ADVANCED –

Basic Operations

Playing Discs

"/1

Basic Operations

Adjust the volume

FUNCTION

4 Press DISC 1-5.

Press the button of the disc number you want. When no disc is in the disc stocker you selected, “NO DISC” appears. Perform ne xt Step while “*DISC-1* (eg., 2-5)” flashes.

5 Press A. 6 Load a disc.

Place one disc on the tray, and then press A.

Disc tray

DISC SKIP

DISC 1-5/ indicators

Connect headphones

"/1

FUNCTION

MUTING

VOLUME +/–

./>

H x

Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.

1 Turn on your TV. 2 Switch the input selector on the TV to

this system.

3 Press "/1.

The system turns on. Unless the system is set to “DVD,” press FUNCTION to select “DVD.”

Note

• When you play an 8 cm disc, place it on the inner circle of the tray. Be careful that th e disc is not skewed on the inner circle of the tray.

• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your finger, as this may cause malfunction.

• Do not place more than one disc on the tray.

7 Press H.

The system starts playback (continuous play). To load other discs, press DISC 1-5 (that is not loaded with a disc) and A and load the disc. The system starts playback (continuous play) of the disc whose DISC indicator is green. To play back other discs, press DISC SKIP on the remote or DISC 1-5 on the unit. Adjust the volume on the unit. The volume level appears on the TV screen and in the front panel display.

Note

• Depending on the system status, the volume level may not appear on the TV screen.

• When you set the HDMI CONTROL function to on (page 74), the TV that is connected to the system with the HDMI cord can be synch-operated with the system. For details, see the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied separately).

• When you connect the system and TV with the HDMI cord, you can operate them simply, using the HDMI CONTROL function. For details, see the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied separately).

• The DISC 1-5 indicators change color as follows:

– green: the disc is selected, or the disc is being

played back.

– off: there is no disc.

– orange: a disc is loaded in the disc stocker but not

selected.

– The indicator turns off if an unplayable disc is

inserted.

To save the power in standby mode

Press "/1 while the system turns on. To cancel standby mode, press "/1 once.

To turn on/off the DISC 1-5 indicators’ illumination

When you do not operate the system for more than 30 minutes, the illumination of the DISC 15 indicators starts automatically. You can turn the illumination on or off.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Press X/x repeatedly until “ILLUM MODE”

appears in the front panel display, then press or c.

3 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• “ILLUM ON”

: sets the illumination mode

to on.

• “ILLUM OFF”: sets the illumination mode to off.

4 Press .

The setting is made.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

Additional operations

To Press

Stop x Pause X Resume play after pause X or H

Go to the next chapter, track, or scene

> (except for JPEG)

To Press

Go back to the preceding chapter, track, or scene

Turn off the sound temporarily

Change a disc while playing another disc

Play the desired disc directly DISC 1-5 on the unit.

Stop play and remove the desired disc

Replay the previous scene* (instant

Briefly fast forward the current scene**

* DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs only. The

button can be used except for DivX video files (except for United Kingdom and North American models).

** DVD VIDEOs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD+RWs/

DVD+Rs only. The button can be used except for DivX video files (except for United Kingdom and North American models).

Note

• You may not be able to use the instant replay or instant advance function with some scenes.

. (except for JPEG)

MUTING. To cancel, press it again or VOLUME + to adjust the sound volume.

DISC SKIP

DISC 1-5 and A on the unit or Z on the remote.

replay) during playback.

(instant advance) during playback.

About DVD 5-DISC changer

The disc changer consists of a playing unit and a stocker which transports the discs to the disc slot and the playing unit. For example, if you press DISC 3, the stocker moves until the DISC 3 comes to the position of the playing unit and then moves the DISC 3 over the playing unit.

Note

• Noise may come from the disc changer when changing discs or turning the system on and off. However, this is just noise produced by the operation of the internal mechanisms and does not indicate a malfunction.

Basic Operations

Enjoying the Radio or Other Components

Basic Operations

X/x/c,

Selecting the connected component

You can use a VCR or other components connected to the TV/VIDEO jacks on the rear panel. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the components for further information.

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TV/ VIDEO” appears in the front panel display.

Each time you press FUNCTION, the mode of the system changes in the following sequence.

FUNCTION

SYSTEM MENU

Changing the input level of the sound from connected components

Distortion may occur when listening to a component connected to the TV/VIDEO jacks on the rear panel or to the AUDIO IN jack on the front panel. This is not a malfunction and will depend on the component connected. To prevent this, you can change the input level from the sound of the other components.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TV/

VIDEO” or “AUDIO” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU. 3 Press X/x repeatedly until

“ATTENUATE” appears in the front panel display, then press or c.

4 Press X/x to select a setting.

The default setting is underlined.

• “ATT ON” The output level is changed.

• “ATT OFF”: normal input level.

: attenuates the input level.

5 Press .

The setting is made.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The system menu turns off.

DVD t TUNER FM t TUNER AM t TV/VIDEO t DMPORT t AUDIO t …

Enjoying TV or VCR Sound

Selecting the Movie or

from All Speakers

You can enjoy TV or VCR sound from all the speakers in this system. For details, see “Step 1: Connecting the System and TV” (page 10), “Connecting the TV (Advanced)” (page 20), and “Connecting Other Components” (page 24).

FUNCTION SOUND FIELD

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “TV/

VIDEO” appears in the front panel display.

2 Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until

the sound field you want appears in the front panel display.

When you want to output the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2 channel source from the 6 speakers, select the “PRO LOGIC,” “PLII MOVIE,” or “PLII MUSIC” sound field. For details of sound field, see page 30.

Note

• When you set the [HDMI CONTROL] setting in [CUSTOM SETUP] to [ON] (page 74), the System Audio Control function is activated and no sound may be output from the TV. For details of the System Audio Control function, see the HDMI CONTROL Guide (supplied separately).

Music Mode

You can choose a suitable sound mode for movies or music.

MOVIE/ MUSIC

Press MOVIE/MUSIC during playback.

Press MOVIE/MUSIC repeatedly until the mode you want lights up in the front panel display. The default setting is underlined.

• AUTO

: selects the mode automatically to produce the sound effect depending on the disc.

• MOVIE: provides the sound for movies.

• MUSIC: provides the sound for music.

• When the movie or music mode is selected, “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” is displayed in the front panel display. When neither “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” is displayed in the front panel display, “AUTO” is selected.

Note

• You cannot operate these setup items when you connect headphones to the unit.

Basic Operations

Sound Adjustments

Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the system’s preprogrammed sound fields. They bring exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home.

SOUND FIELD

Press SOUND FIELD.

Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display.

All sound field

Sound field Display

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI

Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC

Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE PLII MOVIE

Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC PLII MUSIC

2 CHANNEL STEREO 2CH STEREO

HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO

HEADPHONE VIRTUAL HP VIRTUAL

A.F.D. STD

A.F.D. MULTI

HP 2CH

Automatic outputting of the original sound

x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD

The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation). However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer.

Outputting the sound from multiple speakers

x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI

This mode lets you enjoy audio playback of all types of discs from multiple speakers.

Note

• The sound is not output from multiple speakers depending on the source.

Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by 5.1channel

x Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels from 2 channel sources. This mo de performs Pro Logic decoding to the input signal and output to front, center, and surround speakers. Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes monaural.

x Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC

Dolby Pro Logic II produces five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources. This is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.

Note

• When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly.

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